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Birchwood Primary School
Address
Valiant Way, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3SP
Salary
£25,614 - £26,846 per annum, pro rata
Hours
Up to 27.75 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 3.30pm (8.30 start on Wednesday). Also potential of additional MDSA and WAC hours in the future.
Contract
Permanent
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About the Role
Birchwood Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage One (Year one initially).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with drive and motivation who:
- is passionate and committed to providing the best opportunities for our children
- is able to encourage children to develop a passion for learning through a creative and exciting curriculum
- has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
- has experience in working with children individually, in small groups or in the classroom
- has a proven track record of positively impacting upon pupil outcomes throughout KS1
- is passionate about phonics and teaching children to read
Benefits
- A school judged to be Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2022
- Highly motivated pupils who are well behaved and a credit to the school
- A supportive governing body, parents and community
- A commitment to your professional development, wellbeing and career development – applications from experienced Teaching Assistants and those interested in a career in schools are equally welcomed
- A positive, dynamic and supportive staff team
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Application Instructions
For more information, please contact Caroline Hetherington, Executive Business Manager, via email at c.hetherington@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply
- Please read the job description (Word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5555-job-description-TA-Birchwood-Primary.docx
- Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/application-guidance-school-support-staff.docx
- Complete the Application Form for School Support Staff (Word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/job-application-form-school-support-staff.docx and email it to c.hetherington@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk
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We reserve the right to appoint prior to the deadline for the right candidate.
Closing date: 9am, 12 October 2026.
Interview date: 14 October 2026 (PM)
Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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